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idiomhave a (quiet) word in sb's ear BrEBrE(also drop a (quiet) word in sb's ear)say to speak to someone privately, because you do not want other people to know what you are telling them:Don't worry, I've had a word in his ear - I don't think we'll be having any more problems.Most headteachers prefer to deal with a student's complaint by dropping a quiet word in the ear of the offending teacher.A word in your ear - someone should keep an eye on young Jeffrey.
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